About Our Instructors

Sifu Steven Burton

  Sifu Steven Burton began his martial arts training at an early age, around 8 yrs old. Some 25 yrs + later, he is one of the United Kingdoms leading martial artists in his fields.  Sifu Steven Burton teaches many classes each week and oversees the standard of teaching to maintain quality.  Sifu Burton is responsible for training all the instructors.

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Sifu Andrew Plant

Sifu Plant specializes in Tai Chi and Chi Gong and has an extensive knowledge of the system. He is qualified to teach both Lau Gar Kung Fu (which he holds 1st Degree Black sash status), as well as Tai Chi. Sifu Plant has an excellent teaching approach to Tai Chi and Kung Fu and trains many people in the finer details of Tai Chi, he is always willing to help.

Sifu Plant teaches many aspects of Tai Chi including
18 Step Short form
83 Step Yi Lu (1st series form)
Pao Choi Er Lu (2nd series form)
Tai Chi Sabre
Tai Chi Straight Sword

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Sifu Irfan Mithagre

Irfan is our kickboxing coach for both fitness and competition training.  He is also qualified to assist in training members to a high standard in Lau Gar kung fu and will shortly be attaining instructor status in Chen Tai Chi.

 

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Sifu Michael Townsend

Michael is a 2nd Degree Black sash in Lau gar kung fu and a tai chi instructor. Michael teaches Tai Chi for cardiac rehabilitation and in many primary and secondary schools.  Michael has been instrumental in implementing the Little Dragons programme in the schools within Blackburn with Darwen area.

 

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Christine Tregartha

Christine teaches Chen style tai chi and qigong at our centre and is certified by Master Liming Yue, as a qualified tutor.  Christine has extensive knowledge of many of the tai chi form including, 11 step, 18 step, straight sword and sabre.